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elcome to The Stockman, a premier livestock publication featuring and serving seedstock and commercial beef producers nationwide. Raising cattle is so much more than a hobby; it is our livelihood and our passion. We understand that, and in every issue want you to see not only incredible cattle, but also relatable, entertaining, and informative editorial features for the producer with 5 or 500 head. At The Stockman, you are more than just a reader or an advertiser; you are a beef producer. We are committed to doing our best for you, every day. Please feel free to communicate with us, your input is appreciated.
contact us thestockmanmag.com Bill Schermer, Owner/Herd Consultant 641.425.2641 | bill@stockmanmag.com Bill and his wife, Nancy, have made their living in the cattle industry. He has provided marketing services for many folks, purebred and commercial alike, since 1970. Schermer Angus Cattle continues to be active in the Junior Angus Association and raise quality cattle near Clarion, IA. As owner of The Stockman, Bill leads by example providing producers with the highest level of customer service. Contact Bill anytime to see what The Stockman staff can do for you!
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16 In this Issue Profiles
16 | Legacy Lives On
Laflin Angus Ranch celebrates 120 years.
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38 | Staying the Course
Preserving a rich genetic line at Jindra Angus.
54 | Be A Savvy Seedstock Stockman
A special feature featuring Ryan Ludvigson of Billings, MT.
Extension Education
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26 | Winter Nutrition
with Travis Mulliniks & TL Meyer, www.beef.unl.edu
Leading the Way 32 | A Time for Trust
with B. Lynn Gordon, Leader Consulting, LLC
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Veterinarian View 48 | Newborn Calf Heath
with Dr. Vince Collison, Collison Veterinary Services
Sale Barn Study
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63 | Winter Wonderland
with Kirk Lynch, Humeston Livestock Exchange
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Straight Up
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78 | Featuring Mike Nordlund A conversation with Mike Nordlund, Nordlund Stock Farm
cover image by Morgan Leigh Meisenheimer Kearns Cattle Co. of Rushville, NE
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defeated. I just cleaned poop off my living room carpet. It was in that 3 minutes after bath time that our one-year-old saw an opportunity. I am trying to be optimistic and upbeat, but I am defeated this week. My kids are not feeling well, I am not feeling well, and my husband is trying his best to keep everyone happy (cows and pigs included). I think all of us feel this way at some point. And no matter what kind of winter you’ve had thus far, it is enough. So, where is the upbeat part of this story? Flip through these pages. Take a minute, and you’ll see folks getting it done - no matter their crummy week. The sale ads are shiny and new and offer so much potential for the next breeding season. Our February features are stories of perseverance and goal setting to navigate this industry. So, if like me, you are in the midst of a crummy week, I hope a few minutes with us offers you a mental break, a boost of energy and some excitement so that you may see the silver lining inside a long day. My silver lining to poop on the carpet? Somewhere another mom is reading this and smiled. Congratulations to my graphic design teammate, Makayla Flower, and her husband, Jared, on the birth of their baby girl, Emerson.
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CATTLE CO. MONTANA BLACKBIRD 4558
Selling the #1 complete daughter of 4558 x Colonel. TK Blackbird 8523 (19234455) - Top 1 % for WW, YW, $W, $G and $B, along with a +1.24 for Marb and +1.16 for RE.
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Selling Daughters by Black Magic and Rampage out of the this awesome Female. The twin sister to Erianna 3B2 in the High Roller herd.
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“OnlyTHE BEST” Tommy and Katie Bennett || 325-450-5975 PO Box 67, Christoval,TX 76935 David Powell || 325-234-6634 || david@tkcattle.com
TK DRILLER
Selling a Driller flush sister - TK Erianna 9501 (19388663) 9501 is the #2 non-parent female in the entire breed for $Combined. She ranks in the top 1% for HP EPD, CW EPD, $Maternal, $Wean, $Feedlot, $Grid and $Beef. Ranks top 2% for WW, YW and RE EPDs. Posts +13 CED without a huge BW, MW or MH EPD.
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Lazy H Ranch Kansas
18th Annual Bull & Female sale
Selling:
1 pm - Sunday, March 1st 2020 - at the Ranch Headquaters Hays, KS
120 Bulls - 95 Angus bulls and 25 Charolais: 14-24 months old Special highlights - 35 registered angus female lots: 1 choice donor lot, 15 spring yearling heifers, 20 Fall bred heifers! LHR Blackcap A0840-9148
LHR Blacklass 0562-9107
Lot 133A
Lot 153
Reg# 19541033 | 02/04/2019 | $B +176 | PA Valor x Sydgen Trust
Reg# 19563778 | 02/02/2019 | $B +172 | Casino Bomber x B/R Future Direction 4268
LHR Enhance 8833
MIR Smoky’s Titanium 8532
Lot 7 Reg# 19480392 | 09/27/2018 | $B +186 | Sydgen Enhance x AAR Ten X
Lot 101 Reg# EM909651 | 02/14/2018 | TSI: 205 | M6 Cool Rep x TR PZC Mr Turton
LHR Blackcap A0840-8583
LHR Ever Entense 8834
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Lot 130B
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Reg# 19451122 | 09/21/2018 | $B +193 | Sydgen Enhance x Sydgen Trust Bred to: E&B Plus One 12/02/2019
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Lot 141 Reg# 19446321 | 09/18/2018 | $B +152 | Connealy Confidence Plus x VAR Empire Bred to: Sydgen Enhance 12/02/2019
Angus Sires Represented:
Mark Rohr Lazy H Ranch Kansas, LLC 735 240th Avenue | Hays, KS 67601
Charolais Sires Represented:
(785) 432-1107 www.LHRbulls.com
Sydgen Enhance, Hoover No Doubt, VAR Legend, GAR Drive, VAR Guardian, SS Niagara, Cash, Valor, GAR Phoenix, Sitz Upward
Cool Rep, Wyoming Wind, Game Changer, Turton, Connection, Blue Grass
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3/4 SM
PB SM
W/C Loaded Up 102C x AJE/GC Vortex Z603 • Bred to GW Major Move 390E
LEFS MS EXPECTATION 525F
DFSI Load Limit x W/C Lock Down 206Z
5/8 SM
Hooks Xpectation 36X x BFCK Cherokee Canyon • Bred to CDI Ace
LEHRMAN FAMILY SIMMENTALS
43058 245th St, Spencer, SD 57374 • lehrmanvd@triotel.net Dan 605-530-5903 • Bill 605-240-0035
LEFS MR TANKER 958G
NLC Tanker U263 x Mr NLC Upgrade
LEFS TANKER 966G
LEFS LOAD LIMIT 968G
PB SM
PB SM
3/8 SM
WINC Tanker 620D x GLS New Direction X184 JASS FUTURA F753D
W/C HOC Red Answer x TNT Gunner N208
LEFS LOADED UP 862F
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LEFS RED ANSWER 961G
LEFS BULLSEYE 912G
W/C Bullseye 3046A x CDI Authority 77X
CDI Authority 77X x Remington Lock N Load
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LEFS AUTHORITY 940G
PB SM
3/4 SM
KNH Added Value 58W TRPH Mr United A01 • Bred to RTZ F42
SALE MANAGED BY EBERSPACHER ENTERPRISES INC. Office 507-532-6694 • Val Cell 612-805-7405
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Co-owned by Spruce Mountain Ranch LLC, Larkspur, CO • Judson & Denise Baldridge, North Plate, NE • Al & Jeanne Conover, Baxter, IA For semen, contact Spruce Mountain,
Chuck Brost (719) 644-0067
SS Command E88 • Reg. 19274930 15 Top 2% $M +89 Top 1% $B +201 Top 1% $C +350 Top 1% CED +
Co-owned by Valley View Angus, Shinglehouse, PA
For semen contact ORIgen: 866-867-4436 or Cattle Visions: 866-356-4565
SS Enterprise E84 • Reg. 19274918
9 $M +68 $B +239 $C +378 CED +
30% Top 20% Top 1% Top 1% Top
Co-owned by Valley View Angus, Shinglehouse, PA
For semen contact ORIgen: 866-867-4436 or Cattle Visions: 866-356-4565
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NYSLO UN
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23227 County 21 Lanesboro, MN 55949 Philip Abrahamson (507) 467-3701 or Keith Ekstrom (507) 676-7763 ssangus@acegroup.cc
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14 Top 4% $M +76 Top 10% $B +222 Top 1% $C +364 Top 1% CED +
Calving Ease and $Value Sires
SS Enforcer E812 • Reg. 19274932
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LEGACY Lives On
by B. Lynn Gordon photos courtesy Laflin Angus Ranch
Laflin Angus Ranch heritage celebrates 120 years.
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any milestones will be celebrated in 2020. However, not many will carry the honor of that which will be marked by the Laflin family of Olsburg, Kan. Since the 1900s, the Laflin name has been associated with breeding and raising Angus cattle, honored as one of oldest registered Angus herds in the U.S. This year, they will embark on their 120th year of continuous production of Angus cattle. Currently, under the direction of R.D. and Shelie Laflin and their five children along with, R.D.’s
mom, Barb, the Laflin Ranch continues the rich heritage established five generations ago by Eugene B. (E.B.) Laflin near Crab Orchard, Neb. When E.B. Laflin started his herd in 1900, the focus was on producing efficient Angus cattle with exceptional size and bred-in performance. These parameters were the measuring stick incorporated into the breeding program and selection priorities for more than a century, and they have held the test of time, continuing to be the driving force today at Laflin Ranch.
“I’m amazed by what we have witnessed in the last few years in our industry,” says Laflin, referring to the drought, record-high feed prices, and a cold and stormy winter of 2019 in north-central Kansas. Knowing what he has experienced as he works to continue breeding Angus cattle, only makes Laflin have a more profound respect for what his ancestors endured over the past 120 years. They had to survive the depression of the 1930s, limited manpower while several served in the war, loss of market share, the
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influence of continental genetics, drought, and the list goes on. Their fortitude to push through and not lose focus of being cattlemen through and through has allowed the current generation to celebrate the historical makings of this great Angus herd.
(twins Gus and Colt, 14; Tate and Ellie, 12; and son, Josh, 30) passion for cattle and agriculture grow and develop. In addition to the pride of fami
ly involvement in this milestone, he is keenly aware that breeding and raising multiple Angus trait-leaders over the years and many Pathfinder cows has kept the family business thriving.
MILESTONE MEMORIES
“One of the biggest milestones for me,” says Laflin, “is to have been part of consistently maintaining a registered herd of Angus cattle over five generations and now see my children, who are the sixth generation, being raised on the same ranch I grew up on.” Laflin is witnessing his children’s THE STOCKMAN | thestockmanmag.com
R.D and Shelie Laflin and children: (l-r) Tate, Colt, Josh, Gus, and Ellie. top Bob and Barb moved the Laflin Ranch operations to Olsburg, KS beginning in 1962.
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With a deep and rich history, it is hard to list only a few of the most impactful memories the Laflin family has both experienced and achieved.
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______ “I never select for a single trait and apply it across my herd. Each cow is unique and taking time to evaluate her and choosing a solid mating allows me to produce bulls and females to balance out the top qualities from both sides.” - R.D. Laflin, Laflin Angus Ranch
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top Galxie 369, Grand Champion Cow/Calf pair and Reserve Grand Female at 1996 Western National Futurity, a donor female. middle Laflin’s Jilt 3098, daughter of Laflin’s Jilt 073 a previous No. 1 REA cow in the breed.
FUNCTIONAL FOCUS Generation after genera-
tion fine-tuned the breeding program to meet the needs. Laflin Ranch has incorporated research and experience to adjust their cattle to produce pounds of meat in a new environment with new feed options, new health challenges, and new market strategies. “However, fertility and longevity remain two of the most important traits we select for. Without fertility and longevity, nothing else really matters.” The focus on maternal traits has always been at the forefront. “You need to have a solid female that breeds back consistently with little assistance to help you produce a
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bottom Laflin’s Marvel1801, 2019 Champion Bull at three different state fairs.
Establishing and carrying on this strong foothold in the Angus breed also means working to support the goals of the customer. “It’s often said selling cattle to your neighbor is one of the toughest things for a seedstock breeder to accomplish,” says Laflin, “we are proud that roughly 5070% of our cattle sell within 200-miles of our ranch.” Additional cattle have sold from California to New York, to Canada, Mexico and many other foreign countries.
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PROUD HERITAGE Eugene B. (E.B.) Laflin purchased his first Angus cattle in 1900 where his grandfather had homesteaded near Crab Orchard, Neb., (southwest of Lincoln). His foresight was to introduce the black breed to a cattle industry dominated by Hereford cattle and ‘turn the West black’.
above Brothers Guy and R.D. Laflin, 2008 Herdsmen of the Year, presented by Jim Shirley with the American Angus Association.
solid top-end calf. By focusing on productive, reliable females, you create the next breeding group to move your herd forward, consistently,” believes Laflin.
Laflin spends many hours rummaging through research about potential sire lines with his customer in mind. “Our bull buyers are seeking everything from pounds and performance to a heifer bull to use on first-time calvers, and everything in between, so I need to offer a variety of options to cover these diverse needs.” Although the selection of breeding stock is ultimately done by Laflin, he often consults trusted friends and breeders who are also follow-
Active in the Nebraska Angus Association, E.B. served as the association’s second president and was the first man from Nebraska to serve on the National Board of Directors of the American Angus Association in 1924, full-filling the role of Vice-President. His son, Lewis (L.E.) followed in his footsteps serving as the fifth president of the Nebraska Angus Association and an American Angus Association board member from 1935-1941.
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Evaluating the foundation female and selecting a bull to enhance her traits, while maintaining the goal of a sound, functional performance animal is how Laflin, identifies new genetics to incorporate into his program. “I never select for a single trait and apply it across my herd. Each cow is unique and taking time to evaluate her and choosing a solid mating allows me to produce bulls
and females to balance out the top qualities from both sides.”
The foundation herd originated from the Escher herd in Iowa. Selection was based on efficiency, size, and bred-in performance and E.B. grew the herd to 200 females with heritage maternal lines recognized today as Blackbirds, Ericas, Barbaras, and Queen Mothers.
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Times were difficult in the depression years, and the story is often told of L.E. giving $500 of his own money to keep the Nebraska Association afloat. The 1930’s drought meant no grass, no crops, and the tough decision of whether to sell off the herd of cattle. Through research L.E., became aware of the Flint Hills area of Kansas along the Tuttle Creek Reservoir near Manhattan, where he decided to ship his cattle by rail for summer grazing, returning them to Nebraska for wintering, a feat he continued for 30 years. During this time, he continued to expand the market for his Angus selling them as far away as Maryland and Texas and building a well-known herd. In the 1940-50s, L.E’s sons’ Bob and Lew were in partnership in Crab Orchard, raising Angus cattle, taking turns managing the herd while the other served in the military during the Korean War. L.E. passed away in 1956. In 1962, Bob and Lew realized they should consider relocation of the herd to Kansas, where grass was abundant rather than constant shipment back and forth. They bought a ranch south of Olsburg, KS, which remains the current home of Laflin Ranch. Bob moved his family to Kansas and Lew and his family remained managing the Nebraska division.
ing breed trends and sire lines. “This keeps me from having a biased view of my program.”
120 YEARS LATER The family operation sought out the available grass of the Flint Hills of Kansas in the mid1930s, when their home base in Nebraska was drought-stricken. Today, this site also delivers a true test for structure and soundness. “You figure out which cattle will last and have good feet, due to the rough terrain where they must climb the rocky hills to gain access to the grass and water.”
“Our current direction is to raise sound, solid performing cattle. This is the direction my family tried to maintain over the last century, and I believe it’s what has given us our longevity and sustainability.” These sound, functional cattle and their offspring representing some of the industry’s top sire lines such as Final Answer, Upward, Consensus, Bismarck, New Design, Right Time, Emulous 2617, Warm Front, and Southern Charm. These bulls are the foundation that will keep Laflin Angus Ranch a mainstay in the Angus breed. learn more laflinranch.com
Laflin Ranch Annual Bull Sale, March 7, 2020, at the ranch, Olsburg, Kan. Selling 100 Herd Bulls, 45 Fancy Females, 9 Big Time Junior Show Heifer Prospects, Bred Heifers, Bred Cows, Donor Prospects and Embryos left TN9 Duplicate, a son of Emulous of Tail N 9, 1971 Arizona National Reserve Champion. below L.E. surveying cattle. L.E.’s father, E.B. Laflin purchased his first Angus cattle in 1900. L.E. served on the American Angus Association (AAA) board of directors in 1935-1941 and was also Vice-President of the AAA in 1929 and 1930.
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Bob, his wife Barbara and four children, Sharee, R.D., Karen, and Guy, continued to
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above Laflin Angus Ranch, Barbara and children Sharee (Sankey); R.D.; Guy; and Karen and their families presented the 100-year member award from the American Angus Association at the National Angus Convention in 2015.
HISTORICALLY INFLUENTIAL SIRE LINES
The operation grew to over 3,000 acres and about 300 cows. All four children actively showed in the Kansas Junior Angus Shows, 4-H, and other local fairs. Guy and R.D. began to extensively exhibit Laflin genetics nationally in 1995 growing marketability and demand for their cattle. Laflin Ranch won many honors at state, regional and national shows. Bob passed away in 2004. Barb, at 87-years-old still assists with paperwork and registration papers. Guy and his son Clinton, run an Angus operation in Montana; Daughter Sharee married Chris Sankey, Council Grove, Kan., where they raise Angus and daughter Karen, lives at Alta Vista, KS. R.D, Shelie and family currently own and operate Laflin Ranch. February 2020
Emulous of Tail N9 (b. 1958) - Certified Meat Sire #12 Emulous 54 (b. 1961) - Certified Meat Sire #55 Emulous 335 “The Contented Bull” (b. 1963) Prince Rowley of BAR 260 (b. 1959) Laflin’s Bard 568 (b. 1963) Early Sunset Emulous 44D (b. 1972) Emulous 2617 (b. 1972) - Golden Certified Meat Sire Baldridge Oscar (b. 1980) Circle A Western Hauler (b. 1994) - AAA Bull of the Year 1995
grow the operation carrying on the Emulous influence in the herd (from Carlton Corbin, Stoneybook Angus, Fitztown, OK) and launching their first bull sale in 1968. Bob lead the way in developing cattle with performance and size, but had steered away from the showring, until exhibiting TN9 Duplicate, a son Emulous of Tail N 9, who was named reserve champion bull at the 1971 Arizona National. Duplicate created such a buzz at the National Western Stock Show, the family was offered, but turned down $75,000 for the bull as they ‘believed he was the next step in their breeding program.’
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44th Annual
Red Angus Classic Tuesday, February 11, 2020 • Sale Time: 1 p.m.
Held in Conjunction with the
The Red Angus Source for…
Show Heifers, Bred Heifers, Bulls and Genetic Lots
North Annex of the Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa
Sponsored by:
Iowa Red Angus Association
Watch and bid online:
For more information contact Mike Hein at 402-719-4389 Auctioneer: Justin Stout 903-645-5136
Illini Classic
Illinois Beef Expo ● February 21 ● Springfield, il Lot 8
Both of these embryo transfer calves are out of our 17A donor, sired by DelHawk Kahuna 1009 ET, who was named the 2011 National Western Stock Show and Fort Worth Stock Show Grand Champion Bull.
MWT 26U JASMINE 7G ET AHA 44068179 | Polled Heifer | DOB: 5/22/2019 SIRE: AH JDH CRACKER JACK 26U ET DAM: DELHAWK GEORGETTE 17A ET We have all heard people talk about those heifers that compete in the ring and then go on to do their job as a front pasture cow. This one is the epitome of that! This heifer is striking on the profile as well as on the move. Cracker Jack has sired many champions over the last few years and we think it’s safe to say you will be adding this one to the list!
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MWT 3053 MISS SELENE 8G ET AHA 44068180 | Horned Heifer | DOB: 5/25/2019 SIRE: H L1 DOMINO 3053 ET DAM: DELHAWK GEORGETTE 17A ET
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Pictured in early October, this one was green but we knew her future is bright. Since then she has come on strong! This heifer is long bodied, long hipped and carries it through with tremendous extension in her front one third. Her sire, H L1 Domino 3053 x 17A, is all the confirmation you need to ensure success when put into production.
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SELLING 40 BULLS
AND A SELECT GROUP OF FEMALE AND EMBRYO LOTS Sons of these bulls sell: LD Capitalist 316 | SAV President 6847 | 3F Epic 4631 | HA Cowboy Up 5405 | Baldridge Bronc Jindra Acclaim | SAV Renown 3439 | HA Prime Cut 4493 | SAV Seedstock 4838 BROOKDALE CAPITALIST 249
BROOKDALE PRESIDENTIAL 1059
+6 +1.3 +76 +133 +79 +95
BROOKDALE EPIC PROPORTIONS
Epic x Resource
LD Capitalist 316 x Traction
+5 +0.6 +74 +127 +74 +88
CED BW WW YW $M $W
+8 +0.5 +76 +135 +85 +92
BROOKDALE PRESIDENT 469
CED BW WW YW $B $W
+5 +1.7 +79 +147 +141 +76
President x Capitalist
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President x Upward 2 full brothers and a full sister also sell!
CED BW WW YW $M $W
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20 tH a nnuaL p roduction s aLe
Wed, FEBRUARY 12 , 2020
Preserving the power of Scotch Cap genetics
At
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Bull Center • neAr ClArkson, ne
Selling approximately
160 r egistered a ngus b uLLs • 50 r egistered a ngus H eifers (18-Month-Old Bulls & Stout Spring Yearling Bulls)
Colonel x Dam of Acclaim
Blackout x Dam of Stonewall
Legend x Full Sister to Dam of Acclaim
Acclaim x Traction
Stonewall x Megahit
Rectify x 3rd Dimension
Treasure x Dam of 3rd Dimension
Charlo x Dam of Double Vision
No Doubt x Dam of Acclaim
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The above pictured are a sample of a really deep and powerful set of affordable performance bulls we sell on February 12, 2020. They represent a wide variety of proven genetics and a set of bulls bred to add pounds to your calf crop while also improving calving ease, fertility, maternal function, carcass quality, structure and foot quality, and disposition. For a sale book and more information give us a call or visit our web site.
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L argest s ire g roups by
Colonel • Acclaim • Megahit • Stout • Legend Blackout • Stonewall • Premium Blend 1623 • Contender Rectify • Beckon • Guinness • Atlas • The Rock Grand Banks • Manifest • Innovation Ad Design by Chrisman Cattle Services
Call or stop by anytime!
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Extension Education
University research you can use.
by Travis Mulliniks, UNL Beef Cattle Nutritionist, Range Production Systems and TL Meyer, Nebraska Extension Beef Educator www.beef.unl.edu
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WINTER NUTRITION: ARE YOU STAYING AHEAD OR GETTING BEHIND
s winter progresses, winter nutrition and increased environmental stress on cows may concern many cow-calf producers. Winter nutritional management affects not only the profitability of a beef cowherd, but also the future performance of the cow and her offspring. With that in mind, building a nutritional program for a cow-calf system requires understanding nutritional requirements, knowing the “stress periods” that can happen, and knowing the quality and quantity of your forage resources.
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One “stress period” is late gestation. Moving from mid to late gestation increases a cow’s energy requirement 25% and her protein requirement 10%.
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In addition, the nutritional management of the pregnant beef cow can affect her calf’s performance. Developmental, or fetal, programming is the idea that the maternal environment affects fetal development and the offspring long-term. Calves born from nutrient-restricted dams during late gestation have been shown to have reduced immunity. It can be tempting to let dry, pregnant cows “rough it” on low-quality range or forages with little to no supplement in an attempt to save money. However, providing good nutrition to pregnant cattle during late gestation supports rapid fetal growth, calf health and performance. In addition, it prepares the cow for her great-
est nutritional “stress period” of lactation, which can affect her subsequent reproductive performance. The impact of winter weather should not be ignored. When the effective temperature is below the animal’s lower critical temperature, the animal must increase heat production to maintain a constant body temperature. To produce more heat, the cow must either receive more energy from the feed ration or draw on her body stores. Seven days or more of cold, windy or wet weather will increase cow energy requirements 10 to 30%. If hay or forage quality is good, intake will increase; however, the increased intake and overall energy intake
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On a scale of 1 to 9, a calving BCS of 5 to 6 is considered optimal at calving. Weather changes and forage availability can make achieving an optimum BCS 60 to 90 days before calving difficult. A mild winter may result in most cows being BCS 5 or greater, whereas a harsh winter may result in cows calving at BCS < 5. Measuring BCS in the winter can be deceiving due to gut fill of low-quality forage, winter hair coat, or environmental conditions. Thin cows with increased gut fill of low-quality forages can be mistaken as being in better condition than they truly are. Long winter hair coats can mask prominent ribs or the vertebrae, landmarks used in scoring body condition. After a winter storm, cows can also look thinner than they actually are with a shrunk appearance due to a lack of water and forage intake. The last chance to economically increase BCS on a cow during late gestation is the last 90 days prior to calving. After
that, it is difficult for a thin cow to gain condition immediately after calving because it requires large table 1 amounts of high quality feeds, due to her increased nutrient demand for lactation. This leads us to supplementation options. When cows are thin or grazing low-quality forages, some producers want to increase energy intake with corn, but this can backfire in some circumstances. Feeding corn on a forage-based diet can reduce forage intake and digestibility because the increased levels of starch from the corn alter rumen microflora and ruminal fermentation. The level of protein in the diet determines how corn supplementation affects cow performance. If the cow’s protein requirement is not met, feeding corn alone may actually increase body weight loss during gestation (Table 1) compared with feeding corn + protein or protein alone. Protein supplements improve cow nutritional status by increasing digestibility and intake of low-quality forages and/or increasing nutrient flow of protein from the rumen to the intestines. If cows are thin, both protein and energy supplementation is needed to increase BCS. With cows in good, acceptable BCS, protein supplementation on low-quality forages can maintain BCS or slightly increase BCS over winter. Thin cows (BCS ≤ 4) or young cows could be sorted and fed separately from the mature cowherd. This would allow for more strategic supplementa-
tion and decrease overall feed costs. Typically, a cow must gain 75 to 100 lbs of body weight to increase 1 full BCS, but during late gestation that number increases to account for fetal growth and placental weight. Thus, it is important to distinguish body weight differences due to differences in BCS and body weight changes resulting (and required) by fetal growth. At the end of the day, BCS is an insurance policy or risk management. It is easier to stay ahead while maintaining adequate BCS than letting cows slip and get behind. Getting behind during late gestation can decrease rebreeding performance of the cowherd and negatively influence calf performance. Things to consider for winter management: - Obtain a nutrient analysis of forage resources. - Inventory forage resources by quality. - Sort cowherd into nutritional needs groups (thin cows and young cows). - Match forage resources with those nutritional needs groups. - Determine supplemental needs and balance diets to minimize costs. -Use body condition score (BCS) as a guide and monitor throughout the winter. - Adjust supplemental energy for cold stress and/or for thin cows.
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may not be enough to meet requirements. With low-quality forage, cows will need additional supplement during extreme weather. If cows are not fed enough during cold stress periods, they can easily drop a body condition score (BCS) in 30 days or less. To review BCS, a management tool to measure a cow’s energy reserves, please visit: https:// beef.unl.edu/learning/condition1a.shtml and https://beef.unl. edu/a-practical-guide-to-bodycondition-scoring.
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2020 Minnesota
Angus Breeders Sale Wednesday • Noon (CST)
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March 11, 2020 Olmsted Co. Fairgrounds Rochester, MN
4-Winds Angus, Kasson, MN Bullerman Angus, Adrian, MN Cannon Valley Ranch, Goodhue, MN Drysdale Angus Farm, Wabasha, MN Emmy Group, Preston, MN Fair Acres Stock Farm, Waldorf, MN Greenleaf Angus, Canton, MN Guentzel Cattle Co., St. Peter, MN Halverson Angus, Sabin, MN Jensen Angus Farm, Plainfield, IA Kaehler’s Homedale Farm, St. Charles, MN Troy King Cattle, Caledonia, IA Knop Angus Farm, Ida Grove, IA Kramer Farms, Worthington, MN Morningside Farm, Stewartville, MN PS Farms, Jackson, MN RNDJ Farm, Postville, IA Sterling Cattle Partners, Northwood, IA Youngerberg Angus Farm, Springfield, MN
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Sale Sponsored by: Minnesota Angus Breeders
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Celebrating 120 years of Angus Heritage
Reg: 19455355
Reg: 19457897
Capitalist 316 x Tiger
Acclaim x Excitement
Reg: 19605507
Reg: 19602036
Achievement x Extra X
Southern Charm x Durango
Reg: 19599501
Casino x Bismarck/3308
Reg: 19455363 Capitalist 316 x TC Total
Reg: 19602007 Southern Charm x Resource
Reg: 19599106
Reg: 19602268
Weigh Up x Bismarck/3308
Payweight Plus x Consensus
ANNUAL ANGUS PRODUCTION SALE
SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH, 2020 • HIGH NOON • OLSBURG, KS
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This is the most explosive set of bulls and females to ever be offered at Laflin Ranch!
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Selling 100 Herd Bulls, 50 Fancy Females, 9 Big Time Junior Show Heifer Prospects, Halter Broke and Ready to Go! Fall Pairs, Bred Heifers, Bred Cows, Donor Prospects and Embryos. R.D.785-587-5852, Barb 785-468-3529 Look for Sale Videos and Sale Book online at www.LAFLINRANCH.com
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Leading the Way
How leadership works on the ranch.
contributed article by B. Lynn Gordon Leader Consulting
A TIME FOR TRUST
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s a journalist, one thing I seem to collect a lot of is books. I took some time over the holidays to sort through my growing collection of books and magazines. I came across a magazine from my Dad’s collection of breed publications, the October-November 1973 issue of the Charolais Bull-o-Gram, a publication produced by Litton Charolais Ranch, Chillicothe, Mo., which also featured advertisements from additional Charolais breeders. My dad always spoke highly of Jerry Litton, editor of the publication, a U.S. Congressman and an astute cattleman. Dad believed; Litton was destined for the White House, but his life was cut short in a tragic plane crash.
legal document filled with fine print.”
TRUST OF A HANDSHAKE
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As I read Litton’s editor column – ‘A time for Trust’, I couldn’t help but think how applicable this topic remains, fifty years later. Litton stated, “Several years ago I visited with a man who had left the corporate business world in the prime of his years to become a cattleman. His reason? He wanted to get in a business where the handshake and a man’s word was used instead of a 40-page
He went on to say, “A few bad deals, and not only will the trust be broken, but the handshake will be replaced with a written legal document and a lot of fine print. For there to be a handshake, there must be two hands.” Litton was referencing the lack of trust that appeared to be growing in both the private and public sectors and encouraged his readers, cattlemen, to strive to be trustworthy in each and everything they do.
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“For there to be a handshake, there must be two hands.” - the late Jerry Litton BUILDING TRUST A colleague of mine in the leadership field, who also grew up with agricultural roots, Richard Fagerlin, Ft. Collins, CO, outlines in his book, Trustology, that a key component to a healthy and
successful business and relationship is trust. Unlike other views on trust, Fagerlin, believes trust can’t be earned, it can only be given, and that it starts and ends with you. Conveying trust across teams and in your business is demonstrated by expressing the following values:
TRUST Treat everyone with respect Responsibility and accountability 100% of the time Uncompromised excellence in all that we do Service to others first Take relationships and influence seriously TREAT EVERYONE WITH RESPECT Litton referenced the “cattlemen way of doing business was through a handshake,” because cattlemen trust one another. Many deals and agreements have been made in our industry due to the mutual respect cattlemen have for each other. Respect within your business is no different. Demonstrating respect for your family, your team of employees, and your customers is a step to building a culture of trust. Showing interest in those who work for you so you understand their strengths and
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can provide opportunities for them to shine. Taking the time to visit your bull customers and listen to the goals for their breeding program, builds trust through respect. RESPONSIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY 100% OF THE TIME Litton said, “it takes two hands to have a handshake.” Fagerlin explains there are two-parts in a high-trust relationship – you must trust them, and they must trust you, both are your responsibility. Not only as a leader do you need to take the initiative to demonstrate to others that you trust them, but you must be able to demonstrate to them, that you are trustworthy in return. If you are shaking the hand of a fellow stockman hoping they will uphold their responsibility in the agreement, you must be accountable to do the same. For someone to trust you, they must have the confidence that you are dependable, honest, and will do what you say
you will do. UNCOMPROMISED EXCELLENCE IN ALL THAT WE DO “Leaders are held to a higher standard,” says Fagerlin. As a leader in the beef industry or your breed, do you portray a consistent message? Do you strive for excellence? Do you demonstrate not only competence in your role as a seedstock supplier, businessman, etc., but also take the initiative to acquire new knowledge and skills to enhance your business. There is too much information and change in our industry to believe we know it all. Being vulnerable and showing to others you are constantly learning builds mutual respect across your peers.
excel, show them you trust them, and give them responsibility? Make the choice to focus your energy and attention on providing support to others and helping them succeed in their daily tasks.
SERVICE TO OTHERS FIRST How do you practice leadership in your business? Do you rely on authority and top-down principles, and actions to get the work done or do you empower and encourage employees and family members in ways that help them
This spring, whether it is working with a family member, an employee, or a bull customer convey the level of trust to them that created the saying – a cattleman’s way of doing business is with a handshake.
TAKE RELATIONSHIPS AND INFLUENCE SERIOUSLY How can we expect the other person to succeed when they don’t even know the rules? Rather than aiming to evaluate the other person’s every move and how that is measured up against your acceptability meter, how about taking the time to learn more about their needs, interests, skills, etc.? To build their trust, communicate the vision, outline your expectations and fulfill your role as the leader.
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B. Lynn Gordon, Ph.D., Leader Consulting, LLC. Sioux Falls, SD. Lynn is an agricultural freelance writer and leadership consultant with an extensive background in the livestock industry. She can be reached at lynn@leaderconsulting.biz or through her blog at http://www.leaderconsulting.biz
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Styles
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+8.0
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Milk
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REA
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+146
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Swoosh Z125
AAA #19510488 Sire: Musgrave Hightime
WW
YW
Milk
Marb
REA
$B
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+147
+30
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+0.71
+161
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Hightime Z26
AAA #19584044 Sire: Musgrave Hightime
Legend Z902
AAA #19584065 Sire: V A R Legend 5019
Capitalist Z64
AAA #19584058 Sire: LD Capitalist 316 WW
YW
Milk
Marb
REA
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+118
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Seedstock Z952
AAA #19584074 Sire: S A V Seedstock 4838
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Milk
Marb
REA
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Amendment Z55
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Lot 1
OMF / DK GUINESS G67 | SIRE: WS ALL ABOARD B80 MGS: MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 | PB SM
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OMF GOODYEAR G52 | SIRE: CCR COWBOY CUT 5048Z MGS: OMF COMMANDER Y69 | 3/4 SM
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DKSM GRACE 3G | SIRE: CCR BOULDER 1339A MGS: TJ COWBOY UP 529B | 3/4 SM
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FIVE STAR GEN-X G4 | SIRE: KOCH BIG TIMBER 685D MGS: MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 | PB SM
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OMF FACE TIME F69 | SIRE: W/C LOAD LIMIT 221B MGS: MR NLC UPGRADE U8676 | 5/8 SM Sells Safe In Calf to W/C Executive Order 8543B
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OMF GENEVA G6 | SIRE: MSR TENACITY 3733A MGS: GW PREMIUM BEEF 021TS | 5/8 SM
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4TH ANNUAL
MARCH 1, 2020 • 1PM
CROUCH LEGEND 907 (19507560)
BW: 4.3 WW: 90 YW: 163 $M: 56 $B: 21 $C: 343
CROUCH BLACK ONYX 926 (19625346)
BW: -.6 WW: 84 YW: 147 $W: 97 $B: 197 $C: 318
NEW LOCATION - CLARINDA SALE BARN CLARINDA, IOWA
CROUCH ACCLAIM 982 (19625273)
BW: 4.2 WW: 106 YW: 192 $W: 89 $B: 200 $C: 302
CROUCH ACCLAIM 8509 (19330693)
BW: .3 WW: 84 YW: 148 $M: 64 $B: 178 $C: 295
CROUCH NO DOUBT 9224 (19629042)
BW: .9 WW: 74 YW: 132 $M: 69 $B: 172 $C: 292
CROUCH BLASTER 965 (19509581)
BW: 1.2 WW: 84 YW: 146 $M: 87 $W: 89 $C: 261
Selling 50 Bulls!
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STAYING
THE COURSE by B. Lynn Gordon photos courtesy Jindra Angus
Preserving a rich genetic line and producing sire leaders at Jindra Angus.
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wenty-five years ago, Roger Jindra made a decision that would embark his family into the Angus business to a depth no one would have imagined. Roger grew up on the farm with his parents, Edwin and Jean Jindra, near Clarkson, NE, feeding cattle and raising hogs. On August 7, 1971, Roger and Gayedene Jindra were married and began farming and feeding cattle on their own nearby in northeastern Nebraska and started expanding to support their family. Roger and Edwin were very selective about the cattle they fed and would travel often to northwestern South Dakota to find cattle with the right attributes to earn the most profit.
In the 90s, Rogerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son, Nick, was very interested in the cattle and enjoyed helping outside and traveling along to sales. At age 8, he was eager to start 4-H and after a few years, Roger decided commercial cows were not going
to lead him in the right direction. They made a trip to South Dakota to further investigate the genetics the Jindras believed might have more potential to excel in all segments of the beef business. Those genetics traced back to Hoff Scotch Cap Angus, Bison, SD, owned by Doug and Molly Hoff. In 1994, Roger helped Nick purchase two heifers from Hoff Scotch Cap Angus. This became the root of his 4-H and FFA projects and what is now Jindra Angus.
PAST AND PRESENT As the development of their Angus herd unfolded, the Hoff
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In the 80s, it was the black-
nosed Charolais cross calves that generally dominated in the feedlot. Although few and far between, there were a few times in their travels where Edwin and Roger stumbled upon some black-hided calves that were different. They had the attributes of a superior feeder calf without any crossbreeding. The Angus genetics in those type of cattle traced back to an established Angus breeder in northwestern South Dakota.
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Scotch Cap breeding program was further infused through A.I and embryo transfer. Then, in 2006, the opportunity to further preserve and enhance the Scotch Cap influence arose. Hoff Scotch Cap Angus announced they were dispersing. Roger and Nick took advantage of this opportunity to purchase genetics from every prominent cow family offered in the dispersion sale. “Our plan was to continue to improve on these genetics while still maintaining the strong Scotch Cap bloodlines in our herd,” says Nick Jindra. This acquisition made Jindra Angus unique. “Unlike many programs, our genetics are very concentrated. Outcrossing is the easiest way to get heterosis but then what’s next? When you do it, you have to accept the fact that the extra performance you gained will be harder to accomplish in the next generation.” Jindras mission is to keep the attributes of the Scotch Cap herd intact. With this unified genetic foundation, he could build on the most desirable attributes of the cattle and allow his customers to be the ones to capitalize on the recovery of heterosis. “We want purity and solid genetics that are
above Nick and Lydia Jindra with daughter, Carrie, are prepared for an exciting future breeding Angus cattle.
elite but also are able to go on and let customers get the easy addition of an extra pop in their calf crop.” Jindra Angus was off to a great start and continued to build the cow herd adding in quality genetics from many other successful and proven Angus programs
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across the country, to complement the Scotch Cap base. Jindra explains that keeping a gene pool that is fortified properly, works, but is more complex than most realize. Today, Nick and his wife, Lydia, work side-by-side in the management along with their
“Unlike many programs, our genetics are very concentrated. Outcrossing is the easiest way to get heterosis but then what’s next?”
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above Jindra Contender, July 2015 son of Conneally Guinness.
young daughter, Carrie, to continue reach their goal. “Our goal is to produce functional, high-performance cattle that have the potential to increase profit in every sector of the beef industry,” says Jindra.
INDUSTRY INFLUENCE
The quality of young herd sires raised at Jindra Angus has not gone unnoticed by the leading bull sire companies. Jindra Double Vision, the top-selling and lead-off bull in their annual bull sale was selected by Genex as a feature sire. In Double Vision’s first calf crop, a powerful son, Jindra 3rd Dimension, was born and purchased by Semex USA to serve in their Angus sire line-up. The recognition across the industry did not stop there. In
2015, top Jindra 3rd Dimension progeny were creating a buzz and an elite son, Jindra Acclaim, was purchased out of their annual bull sale by Macholan Angus, Linwood, NE, and Accelerated Genetics. Acclaim, as his name states, is gaining acclaim and doing so rightly. The American Angus Association recently reported Acclaim was sire of the third highest number of total registrations in 2019. Each of these industry-leading sires was a member of Jindra Angus’s pen of bulls at the National Western Stock Show in their respective years. The ranch exhibits annually in Denver to allow
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Building from and focusing on the Scotch Cap base has allowed Jindra Angus to develop a cow herd and produce offspring that continue to create excitement and a following. In 2012, they purchased Connealy Guinness, a Connealy Freightliner grandson, who was a successful outcross.
“Guinness offers an ideal phenotype that strongly expressed many key attributes important to this industry and that we value,” Jindra says.
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above Jindra Blackbird Lassy 1111, dam of breed-leading sire, Jindra Aclaim, who traces back to Scotch Cap Angus genetics.
ranchers and breeders from across the country to view a sampling of their genetics a month prior to their bull sale. “It was a big accomplishment for us to have our genetics recognized at this level and to continue these genetics on from the original Scotch Cap breeding and follow the positive impact they are having on the breed.”
Nick and Lydia are grateful for the success their cattle have had for their customers and the breed but acknowledge their personal commitment and dedication was instilled in them by their parents. “My father, Roger, and late mother, Gayedene, and my late grandparents, Edwin and Jean Jindra, are the reason we are here and have had the opportunities to formulate and enjoy success. We are so grateful for this life and opportunity. Our goal is to stay the course and endure the challenges.” Jindra recalls the continued support and guidance he received
from his dad and grandpa and starting the process in a time when a focused seedstock-based operation was not prevalent in northeast Nebraska. The entire Jindra family is there to help and support Lydia and Nick when needed especially during the busy and challenging times like sale days, calving, and during poor weather conditions. In addition to family, the Jindras highly value the great people and network of friends they have developed across this vast cattle industry. “It’s really an amazing group of people we work with in this big agricultural world. Mother nature has a way of beating us February 2020
Jindra Angus tests their genetics not only from a breeding perspective but also by feeding many sire groups out in the feedlot, operated by Roger, which allows them to follow their genetics from conception to consumption.
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above It takes a family. Nick and Lydia’s extended family are always there to help when needed, and their help and support is much appreciated.
down so hard all the time, and yet shine down graciously upon us in so many ways as well.” With an allegiance to the breed and a reputable gene pool, Jindra believes, “the commitment to these genetics is consistent over
time and far more intricate than following fads or using popular sires.” Jindra Angus intends to stay the course and continue to produce the same battery of high-performance cattle.
Angus breeders will have the opportunity to purchase genetics from Jindra Angus at their 20th Annual Production Sale, February 12, 2020, at the Bull Center near Clarkson, NE. They will offer over 175 bulls and 40 registered heifers.
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_______ “It’s really an amazing group of people we work with in this big agricultural world. Mother nature has a way of beating us down so hard all the time, and yet shine down graciously upon us in so many ways as well.”
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46th Annual
FOCUS ON PERFORMANCE Sale
1pm on February 29, 2020 • Britton, South Dakota
Join us Leap Day for a very special offering of bulls and females.
Lot 26 - Bushs Family Ties 517
58 BULLS 24 OPEN HEIFERS 10 BREDS
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AAA 19568180 | Dob 2/15/19 Sire: Bubs Southern Charm AA31 Dam: Bushs Unbelievable423 X O’Reilly Factor BW 84# | 205 Wt. 854# | Ratio 108 BW -.2 WW +54 YW +94 M +28
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AAA 19568183 | DOB 1/21/19 Sire: Bushs Date Night 62 Dam: Bushs Big Time 452 x Strategy 9015 BW 86# | 205 Wt. 880# | Ratio ET BW +2.3 WW +73 YW +126 M +20 Sires include: Bushs Date Night 62 Bushs Domino Effect 607 Jacs Rare Find 6503 Bubs Southern Charm Aa31 May-Way Off Road 719 Gdar Leupold 298 Baldridge Bonanza C239
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Veterinarian View
Health & Reproduction questions answered and explained.
by Vince Collison, Collison Embryo | Collison Veterinary Services, Rockwell City, IA
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NEWBORN CALF HEALTH A
s we get into the full swing of calving, we look forward to seeing new, healthy calves nursing on a fresh pasture. The reality is we probably will have to deal with mud, rain, no sun, and blizzard conditions before we get to that point. All the weather conditions that challenge producers in the Midwest can lead to health issues in new calves. What can producers do to reduce health risks in new calves?
2) Spray the navel with iodine. One of the main ways infections get started is by entering through the navel. Even in the cleanest environments, it is important to use iodine on the navel. 3) Don’t use antibiotics at birth as a prophylactic. The main reason we try to discourage this is we don’t want to disrupt the establishment of the calf’s natural intestinal microflora. Calf health is dependent on optimal balance of intestinal bacteria, and antibiotics can alter this balance. Also the composition of colostrum will feed the proper bacteria to establish a normal balance, leaving antibiotics unnecessary. 4) Have a dry, bedded area that only the calves can use
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1) The number one priority is to make sure calves get plenty of colostrum within 6 hours of birth. There is no substitute for this. Until the calf can start developing its own antibodies, it depends entirely on the transfer of antibodies from the mother’s colostrum
to its system. The gut is open and antibodies can cross over to the calf’s system for a short time. The rule of thumb has been that this can happen over the first 24 hours of the calf’s life, but the reality is that the ability to adsorb antibodies decreases until it is shut off at 24 hours. Colostrum is quantityas well as quality-dependent. The volume of intake is just as important as the quality. If the dam does not milk very well or is an old cow quality may not be as good, and supplementing with a commercial colostrum replacer should be considered. Many producers get colostrum from dairies and freeze it for future use; however, there is significant disease risk, primarily the chance of introducing Johne’s disease to the calf.
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to get away from the mud. These areas are also a good place to put calf sized bunks to introduce creep feed. If using dry lots prior to going to grass, calves may be exposed to coccidia and show symptoms. If calves start eating creep feed
early in bunks, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found that top dressing with amprolium crumbles at the approved rate can help control the symptoms. This product does not require a Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD).
Overall calf health is a matter of tending to the basics of nutrition and comfort. Even with the best attention to detail, health issues can show up. But usually if everything is right, then the response to treatments are much better. learn more collisionembryo.com
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Dr. Vince Collison is co-owner of Collison Embryo | Collison Veterinary Services PC in Rockwell City, IA.
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AAA 17739857 SITZ TOP GAME 561X X EXAR LUCY 1061 | DOB: 01/05/2014 CED +10 MILK +29
BW +1.2 MW +88
WW YW RADG DMI YH SC +70 +133 +.29 +1.76 +.9 +1.38 MH $EN CW MARB RE FAT +.7 -34 +62 +.49 +.97 -.017
DOC +17 $M +44
CLAW +.55 $W +74
ANGLE HP CEM +.62 +11.6 +8 $F $G $B +107 +54 +161
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s a seedstock supplier, you have worked hard to build the genetic base of your cow herd, followed stringent selection criteria when selecting herd sires to infuse into your breeding program, and methodically maintained herd records. However, with ever-changing technologies and expectations, how can you continue to reach your goals and best serve your customers?
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“The seedstock supplier role has changed noticeably in the last five years from trying to produce the most bulls possible, to meet producer demand, and shifted to more significant involvement in all aspects of our customers’ business,” says Ryan Ludvigson of Ludvigson Stock Farms in Billings, Montana. “Seedstock producers must develop new programs and strategies to better
serve their customers’ needs and add value to their operations.” Ryan and his brother Park are fourth-generation suppliers of Red Angus genetics and market cattle across the nation at regional production sales with the main sale located in Billings. Ludvigson and his family have built a foundation as reputable breeders and marketers of top-quality genetics and were listed as the 9th largest seedstock producer in the U.S. in BEEF magazine’s 2019 ranking of Top 100 Seedstock Operations. “It’s certainly humbling to be in the top ten and we’re very appreciative of all our customers’ support. Our team views it as a huge responsibility to continue to improve the quality of our program to create more profitable genetics for producers while maintaining
core production traits like soundness, fertility, and longevity,” says Ludvigson. Ludvigson Stock Farms began in West Central Iowa and expanded in 2010 to include a cow herd in Lewiston, Montana. The family operation focuses on selling bulls and females in seven annual production sales in addition to private treaty offerings. Ludvigson has worked with hundreds of customers throughout his career, including serving as the Director of Marketing for Leachman Cattle Company from 1997 to 2000. During this role, he marketed thousands of bulls a year and worked closely with numerous cooperator herds.
KNOW YOUR GOALS “Vision is a critical component of building a successful breed-
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above Ryan Ludvigson of Ludvigson Stock Farm near Billings, MT.
Along with answering these questions, a seedstock supplier should have a selection strategy for both bull selection and replacement heifers. Breeding goals may vary from program to program depending on the environment of the operation and available resources, but ultimately it comes down to knowing your customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs, Ludvigson believes. Do your customers predominantly sell at weaning or retain ownership and get paid on the grid? Do they want to retain
replacement heifers from within their program or purchase from an outside source? What kind of selection criteria do your customers use when investing in genetics for their operations, are they more data-driven or do the place greater value on phenotypic selection? The key component is that seedstock breeders ensure their program supplies cattle that fit the needs of their customers and tailor the goals of their breeding programs accordingly.
S u ggest ed B u ll Se le c ti on S tra te gi
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1) Determine cowherd strengths and weaknesses 2) Utilize genetic prediction and indexes 3) Visual appraisal is critical 4) Identify an optimal balance of economically relevant traits
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ing program. It is impossible to accomplish what you wish for and even determine how you might go about helping your commercial customers if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a vision or direction,â&#x20AC;? says Ludvigson. This begins by outlining breeding program goals which might include: 1) Do you sell calves at weaning? 2) Do you sell yearlings? 3) Do you retain ownership? 4) Do you sell replacement females? and 5) Who is your customer?
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CHANGING ROLE Ludvigson predicts in 5-10 years, seedstock suppliers will be more involved in the implementation of technology from their cow herds through to their customers’ herds. DNA profiles will be incorporated in commercial herds to help them improve and to influence overall profitability. Utilizing DNA in commercial herds especially will be fundamental for both seedstock and commercial producers alike to make more effective breeding decisions, help seedstock breeders market the right cattle to the right producers, and better assist producers in marketing their calf crops. “To accomplish this immense undertaking means seedstock producers will need to lead the charge in demonstrating the value of DNA testing, and its application to commercial programs.”
EXPAND SKILLSET
6 th in gs
a commercial producer should expect from their seedstock supplier: 1) Be a Stockmen - They should be Stockmen or Stockwomen that work with their cattle and know their cattle. 2) Cowherd Strength - evaluate the supplier’s total cow herd for all traits, e.g., conformation, soundness, feet and legs, udders, mothering ability, EPDs, etc. 3) Data Providers - make sure they are reporting all performance traits, ultrasound, heifer pregnancy, stayability, feed efficiency, frame score, scrotal, feet and leg scores, udder scores, etc. 4) Genetic Advancements - EPDs and DNA should be incorporated into the breeding program 5) Customer Service – the supplier should be there for you as a customer to help evaluate your program’s needs. They should go that extra mile to help you in areas not just limited to genetics. 6) Marketing – assist in marketing customer’s products, e.g., establish feedlot contacts, support customers at video sales and livestock markets, help them find marketing assistance.
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To fulfill this changing role will
require seedstock suppliers to be on the cutting edge of technological advancements. To accomplish this, continued education is a necessity. “This industry requires we be life-long learners, develop the capacity to try different ideas, and learn from what yields effective results and what does not. We advance only by doing.” The Montana rancher suggests participating in meetings and conventions, such as, Beef Improvement Federation, breed conventions, research symposiums, etc., to broaden one’s knowledge base and stay current on new technology. Keeping customers up to date and educated is also a vital role for the seedstock supplier. Ludvigson Stock Farm offered a series of educational sessions for commercial cattlemen in 2019, to provide updates about DNA profiling, herd health, animal nutrition, and value-added programs.
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“The decisions you make as their [commercial customers] genetic supplier have a major impact on their business, profitability, and livelihood.”
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“They (commercial customers) are on the frontlines of the beef industry, and seedstock suppliers need to recognize genetics play a large role in influencing the positive or negative aspects to an operation.” He notes, seedstock stockman can never underestimate the influence they have on a commercial operation. “The decisions you make as their genetic supplier have a major impact on their business, profitability, and livelihood.” Blend and balance are needed in the selection of genetics by a progressive seedstock supplier, just as a blend and balance between striving for your goals and aiming to support the goals of your customer base will result in business longevity.
B. Lynn Gordon, Ph.D., Leader Consulting, LLC. Sioux Falls, SD. Lynn is an agricultural freelance writer and leadership consultant with an extensive background in the livestock industry. She can be reached at lynn@leaderconsulting.biz or through her blog at leaderconsulting.biz
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“Always listen to your customer,” he says. “This seems so simple, but sometimes, it can be difficult.” Ludvigson has found progress is made through regular discussion and interaction with customers, estimating he spends one-third of his time communicating with them.
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Sire: Styles Cash R400 Dam: Buffalos Elba BN17 by Silveiras Conversion 8064 x Tehama Total M811 BW: 76@96 BW: +3.6 .53 95%
WW: +85 .47 1%
YW: +152 .42 1%
WW: 918@120 RADG +.35 .22 2%
YH +.9 .40 10%
SC +1.67 .48 10%
YW: 1692@118 CW +73 .40 1%
Marb +73 .36 25%
SC: 42cm RE +.88 .36 5%
$W +72.93
$F +137.14
$B +201.90
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29th Annual Bull & Female Sale
Sale Starts at 11:00 AM!
Saturday, February 15, 2020 • at the farm near Kimball, MN
375 Bulls Sell!
Lot 17
300 Registered Angus and 75 Registered SimAngus Bulls... Plus 50 Registered Angus Bred Heifers & 20 Angus 18-month old bulls!
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Schiefelbein Endgame 99 1/20/19 S: Jindra Acclaim Act. BW Adj. WW CED BW WW MK 67 800 11 -2.6 63 31
YW SC DOC MB RE 124 0.45 28 0.90 0.60
$M 72
$C 303
Featuring large groups of the breed’s leading sires: Ten Speed Renown Schiefelbein; iBULL, Allied, Protocol, Attractive, Zeus, Skol. LD Capitalist 316 Byergo Black Magic
Colonel 38 Special Pedigree Cowboy Up Epic Fortress The Rock Remedy Discovery
Black Onyx Woodhill Blueprint Jindra Acclaim RBM Rave Baldridge Beast Mode Tex Playbook 5437 Basin Payweight Sitz Investment
plus many, many more.
Lot 72
$C is 335 !
Schiefelbein Skywalker 459 1/30/19 S: Byergo Black Magic 3348
Friday, February 14 12 noon 2 till 5 pm 4 till 6 pm 5 pm 6 pm
Viewing of Sale Cattle Tour of the Farm Social Hour (Free Drinks & Appetizers) Hands-on carcass demonstration Free Prime Rib Dinner with all the fixings
9:00 am 10:30 am 11:00 am
Viewing of Sale Cattle Free Beef Lunch 2020 Sale Begins
Saturday, February 15
2020 Tour Includes: ✦ Calving Facility in Full Swing ✦ ET & Recipient Facility ✦ Big Frank’s Antiques & Museum ✦ Buy-back Feeder Barn
(NOTE: All events will take place at the sale facility)
EPDs on this page current as of 1/10/20 and enhanced with Zoetis HD50K
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YW SC DOC MB RE 167 2.43 25 0.56 1.24
$M 57
$C 335
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Plan to join us for these events:
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Schiefelbein Laissez-faire 419 1/29/19 S: LD Capitalist 316
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744
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73
30
SC DOC MB
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237
Grand dam: Frosty Answer 3979
Schiefelbein IDO 3199 2/28/19 S: Schiefelbein Attractive 4565 Act. BW Adj. WW CED 89
Schiefelbein Mufasa 6189 3/20/19 S: RBM RAVE
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727
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70
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82
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142
0.96
31
0.90
0.54
40
219
Grand dam: Frosty Elba 5152
Schiefelbein Megatron 549 2/01/19 S: Schiefelbein Allied 514 Act. BW Adj. WW CED 76
849
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MK
YW
SC
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75
33
131
0.45
13
0.66
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57
266
Schiefelbein Super Dave 909 2/05/19 S: Baldridge 38 Special Act. BW Adj. WW CED BW WW MK YW 83
869
8
1.8
93
31
SC DOC MB
RE
159 2.20 24 1.01 0.54
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74
285
G-grand dam: Frosty Elba Lizzy 1106
Schiefelbein Foundation 4809 3/10/19 S: Woodhill Blueprint
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Schiefelbein Accolade 529 1/31/19 S: Jindra Acclaim
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Act. BW Adj. WW CED BW WW MK YW 74
752
13
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84
30
SC DOC MB
RE
157 0.06 16 0.67 0.54
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43
299
Act. BW Adj. WW CED 95
806
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SC
DOC
MB
RE
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1.2
80
31
140
1.60
25
0.58
1.11
58
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Ask about our industry leading calf buy-back program. Each year we purchase 25,000 high quality customer calves.
Schiefelbein Resilience 3449 3/02/19 S: S A V Renown 3439
Act. BW Adj. WW CED BW WW MK YW
Dam: Frosty Elba Lizzy 47
98
835
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1.3
71
SC DOC MB
RE
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28 131 0.91 22 0.03 1.06
Schiefelbein First Order 239 1/26/19 S: Byergo Black Magic 3348 Act. BW Adj. WW CED 90
716
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MK
YW
SC
DOC
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RE
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86
28
159
1.68
21
0.85
1.09
47
299
Schiefelbein Payload 1349 2/09/19 S: Basin Payweight 1682 Act. BW Adj. WW CED BW WW MK YW 78
760
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0.1
77
SC DOC MB
RE
26 130 2.10 25 0.39 0.45
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75
253
Grand dam: Frosty Upward 1100
Schiefelbein All Meat 479 1/31/19 S: Baldridge Colonel C251 Act. BW Adj. WW CED 74
832
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MK
YW
SC
DOC
MB
RE
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76
39
133
1.30
32
0.91
0.51
80
290
Schiefelbein AI 1909 2/16/19 S: Schiefelbein Allied 514 Act. BW Adj. WW CED BW WW MK YW 90
818
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2.9
89
SC DOC MB
RE
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289
37 150 0.60 16 0.77 0.55
Grand dam: Frosty Elba 1543
Schiefelbein Diggs 2379 2/21/19 S: Schiefelbein Skol 6786 83
778
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WW
MK
YW
SC
DOC
MB
RE
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83
29
147
0.69
32
0.52
0.81
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100% of our SimAngus bulls are the result of embryo transfer and all are homozygous black and homozygous polled! These genetic power houses are guaranteed to be the best SimAngus bulls in the country. If you have a high percentage Angus herd, these are the perfect match to inject hybrid vigor and maintain uniformity.
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This 18 month old Angus bull and 19 more like him sell on February 15th! You are really going to appreciate the condition of these forage grown aged bulls. From the heart of our breeding program, these powerful bulls will cover more cows and give you added value.
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Selling Ready to Flush! Frosty Elba 198 1/26/18 S: Connealy Confidence Plus
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These fancy Angus females are all bred to some of the most elite sires in the country such as Acclaim, 38 Special, Allied, Enhance, Beast Mode, Wall Street and introducing the first service of Schiefelbein Showman, our record setting $125,000 bull. They are due to start to calve early this spring! ✦ ✦ ✦ Selling a truly unique donor prospect, Frosty Elba 198. This clean fronted daughter of Confidence Plus, is very eye appealing, with extra length, rib and style along with a ton of thickness. Her donor dam is the $20,000 Frosty Elba 954 whose son was the $37,000 Schiefelbein Rhombus 4937 who sold to Semex. She sells open and ready to flush along with 6 embryos some of which are sired by Showman 338. Don’t miss this opportunity to own this genetic package.
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Sale Barn Study
A review of the current cattle market.
contributed article by Kirk Lynch Lynch Livestock Inc. and Humeston Livestock Exchange, Humeston, Iowa
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think it is safe to say winter has arrived, and it looks like it is here to stay. The markets can easily be affected by Mother Nature. We have to look back to last winter as an example and hope for better this year. I specifically remember a conversation I was having with a friend last year on the 15th of January. I recall saying something like, “We are halfway through January, and things have been pretty easy this winter; we just need to get through the next 45 days!” I jinxed us, we all remember what happened over the next 60 days in the Midwest. The markets were affected in one way or another with loss of calves, more cows coming to town, fats not performing as well in the feedlot due to extra mud, and just guys having enough of it and cutting back or selling out altogether. As we have rolled into the new year, things have been looking solid, and the markets have been strong. As far as the fat market, things have been very solid with
the top Choice and Prime fats bringing in the mid to high 20’s. It should continue this way through the winter and into spring until some of the new crop calves come to market in early summer. Then we will likely see a bit of a dip.
The feeder market has continued to be solid as well, especially the bigger calves and yearling cattle, as people are aiming to finish in the April and May market. Those cattle are bringing about the same per pound as the cattle that are 100-200 pounds lighter. Most of the feeders are bringing around $900 - $1,100 per head consistently. The heifers are bringing anywhere from 12-20 cents back from the steers, and there seems to be some good buys in the heifer feeder market as I have seen some projections of heifer making $150-200 per head in the feedlots. The lighter calves (400 pounders) are worth the money as well. Granted, if you finish them out, they are around for a full year, but I have
Kirk Lynch, Lynch Livestock Inc., Waucoma, IA Kirk is the Beef Division manager for Lynch Livestock Inc. and oversees all aspects of their backgrounding and cattle feeding operations throughout Iowa and Kansas. He is also deeply involved in the newly re-opened Humeston Livestock Exchange in Humeston, Iowa. In addition, Kirk and his wife Mary own and operate Heartland Simmentals in Northeast Iowa, which is a seed stock operation that consists of 500 registered Simmental and Angus cows. They have three children: Gabrielle, 6, Brayden, 4, and Vivian, 2. THE STOCKMAN | thestockmanmag.com
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seen a few guys buy these calves and background them until grass this spring. This program makes a lot of sense, and cash flows these little calves very well. The slaughter cow and bull market has started to pick up a little steam, and it appears like the fed cows will continue to do so here for the next 4 to 6 weeks as we will have a bit of a hole in the supply of slaughter cows.
The bred cow and heifer markets have been hit or miss. I have been hearing and seeing some of the better young cows, and better bred heifers bring a solid price, but not consistently. I continue to tell people that bred cows and heifers are genuinely a solid investment and will pay for themselves over the next couple of years if you have the resources to expand. Wishing everyone a great calving season and safe winter; and here is to hoping we don’t have a repeat of last year! Stay safe and stay warm!!
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Bidding starts at 7:00 am on February 21, 2020 and ends at 7:00 pm on February 22, 2020. View/ bid on lots at DVAuction.com
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Group average Birth Weight (+1.8) to Yearling Weight (+120) EPD spread!
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IOWA FOUNDATION HEIFER PROGRAM 2020 WINNER SELECTED
February 2020
Addison Wall, daughter of Patrick and Amanda Wall, of Pleasantville, Iowa has been chosen as the 2020 recipient of three registered Hereford heifers awarded by the Iowa Beef Breeds Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation.
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Initiated in an attempt to help young Iowans begin foundation beef herds, this is the tenth year of the Iowa Foundation Heifer Program. Addison was chosen from a group of extremely well qualified applicants. She is a 7th grader at Pleasantville Middle School in Pleasantville, IA where she is active in dance and band. Addison lives with her parents and her 6 year old brother, Brody, on a farm near Pleasantville. She is currently serving as the president of the Marion County “Just Us” 4-H Club, showing both market beef and breeding beef projects and also participates in Quiz Bowl. Addison is a member of the Iowa Jr Hereford Association and has participated at county, state and national events. She won the Individual Sales competition at the Jr National Hereford Expo at the age of 11. Her recommendations describe her as a student with leadership qualities who is willing to volunteer and accept responsibilities at her school, community and church. She is a competitive, hard-working,
enthusiastic young lady, willing to help others. Addison has already begun a freezer beef program called “Hereford Heritage Beef.” She has a passion for the cattle business and has chosen Herefords as her breed of choice. She is excited to begin her duties as the new above Addison Wall of Pleasentville, IA is the 2020 recipient of owner of three Hereford the IA Foundation Heifer Program. heifers. Those heifers purchases from a wide array were purchased from of seed stock sales. A numGoehring Herefords (Bill and ber of display pens, as well as Becky Goehring, Libertyville, equipment and new products IA) by the Iowa Beef Breeds in booths are available for Council and the Iowa Cattleperusal and purchase at this men’s Foundation. At the end year’s expo. The weekends, of 5 years, when she graduates before and after the sales, are from high school, Addison will devoted to the juniors. The help further fund the project weekend prior to the sales is a by contributing $6000. livestock judging contest for Addison and her family will both college and high school be present on Monday night, livestock judging teams. The February 10th, at the IA Beef following weekend hosts the Expo Annual Kick-off Party IJBBA premier junior cattle where she will be honored by show of the year. Admission is the Iowa Beef Breeds Council free to an educational, once-aas a future seed stock proyear event. ducer. The grand finale of The potential of the cattle the evening will be the preindustry today is strong. Beef sentation of the winners of has always been the preferred the Friend of IA Beef Expo, protein source. Exports Purebred Seed Stock Producer continue to grow around the of the year and Commercial world. There is something for Seed Stock Producer of the everyone from the commercial year. The Iowa Beef Expo to the purebred breeder. It is runs February 8-16, 2020. The an event not to be missed. Expo offers the opportunity for beef producers to make thestockmanmag.com | THE STOCKMAN
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New Schedule to Better Serve Cattlemen SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Judging Contest 8 AM ............................. Beef Livestock Judging Contest 7 PM ............................. Livestock Judging Banquet
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Opening Day Special Events 8:00 AM - 12 PM ......... Commercial Trade Show Set Up 8:30 AM - 12 PM ......... Cookin’ at the Classic 10 AM ........................... All Sale Cattle in Place 5 PM ............................. NEW Best Beef & Battle of the Breeds
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Breed Cattle Show Day, Youth Educational Tours, FFA Day, Career Networking Opportunities 9 AM ............................. Shows Start NORTH RING SOUTH RING Angus ............................ Hereford Simmental ..................... Red Angus Limousin ........................ Charolais Gelbvieh ........................ Shorthorn Maine/Chi Influenced 5 PM ............................. AYC Show Kuhn Night Social Ladies Night in Trade Show Live Entertainment
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Bull Sale Day, Cattle Feeders Day 10:30 AM ...................... NEW Presentation on Fair Market Pricing for Cattlemen Today 12 PM ........................... Hereford Red Angus Charolais Limousin Angus Maine/Chi/AOB Simmental Shorthorns Gelbvieh 6:30 PM ........................ Bull Buyer’s Steak Supper & Social Pen of 5 Heifer Sale Royal Ice Sale Live Entertainment
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Heifer Sale Day, Youth Scholarships 11 AM ........................... Scholarship Presentation 12 PM ........................... Hereford Red Angus Charolais Limousin Angus Maine/Chi/AOB Simmental Shorthorns Gelbvieh AYC Bred Heifer Sale 6:30 PM ........................ AYC Breeders & Youth Introductions 7 PM ............................. Supreme Row Live Entertainment
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 5 AM ............................. Juniors Stalls Posted - Barn Opens 6 AM - 11 AM .............. Junior Check-In 12 PM ........................... Fancy Heifer Show Prospect Steers on Display 12:30 PM ...................... Scholarship Presentations 1 PM ............................. Fancy Heifer Sale Prospect Steer Sale 2 PM ............................. Showmanship 6 PM ............................. Classic Premiere Heifer Selection Classic Premiere Steer Show
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for cattlemen of all ages Shows & Sales include Hereford, Angus, Red Angus, Simmental, Limousin, Charolais, Gelbvieh, Maine Anjou, Chianina, & Shorthorns, Commercial Trade Show & Much More
This Angus Bull sells. He goes back to the SB Peg female that has produced many Classic Champions.
2019 Reserve Champion FFA Steer was exhibited by Berren Strope of Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neill, NE. Strope purchased his steer at the 2019 Classic Steer Sale. Sold by Josh Taylor of Smithfield, NE.
Simmental Sale Feature
Grandsire the famous Connealy Greeley, dam is sired by SAV Angus Industry. Mated to SAV Raindance 6848 for early March calf.
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Cowpower with this bred heifer sale feature at the Classic. This UPS Spartan sired heifer sells safe to calf to /S Mandate 66589.
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Missouri Angus Breeders’ Futurity Sale – Sunday, February 23, 2020 – 11:00 a.m. Show – Saturday, February 22, 2020 – 9:30 a.m. Annual Meeting – Saturday, 2:30 p.m.
Dam of LOT 51
Held at the University of Missouri Livestock Center, Columbia, MO Annual Banquet & Advertising Auction – Saturday, 6:30 p.m. - Courtyard by Marriott Columbia.
Selling 70 Lots Show Heifer Prospects, Foundation Females, Embryos and Herd Sires
LOT 35
H S Emblazon Erica 179 Embryos by “Primo” & “Express”
LOT 44
Superior f O ll u F d e k c ta S s! Angus Genetic Hunters Blackbird 902 Granddaughter of Champion Female at NAILE and Fort Worth
LOT 11
LOT 28
Birks KL Sandy 9077 She sells as well as a flush out of her dam (Lot 48)
LOT 21
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Valley Oaks Girl 9023 Granddaughter of the breed leading “Payweight 1682”
Harvey Insight 1946
CRF Ark Pride 901
2019 Missouri State Fair Open Show Class Winner
TCCC Forever Lady 9149
LOT 26
Due 2/12/20 to EXAR Instrumental 8522B
LOT 13
LOT 67
Bred for success with added growth
Meyer Elite 805
Intermediate Division prospect
LOT 46
Clearwater Intrigue 8052
Coming two-year-old herd sire
LOT 61
SydGen Forever Lady 7829
One of the best “Whiskey” daughters ever
LOT 12
Mead SKY High T800
Show-Me-Select Qualified herd sire
OGL Lonesome Landi 948-456 Outcross genetics; Dam has 4WWR@104
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54G Suitable for heifers!
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Sires Represented: PVF Insight 0129, Byergo Black Magic 3348, Jindra Acclaim, EZAR Gold Rush 6001, Bushs Beats Workin, HA Cowboy Up 5405, Styles Broken Bow V28, Baldridge Beast Mode B074, and many more!!
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A conversation with everyday Stockmen,
Mike Nordlund Nordlund Stock Farm - Clearbrook, MN
Most used tool on your farm and how old is it?
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4-wheeler, it’s 8 years old.”
Your go-to sorting apparatus? A combination of a sorting stick and the dog.”
Describe your BEST/WORST day on the farm. Best day is turning cows out to grass. Worst day for me is bringing cows home to start feeding for the winter.”
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To have an open mind and be willing try new ideas.”
Which animal (of any species) has left the greatest impact on you? LMG MTX 3032”
Your favorite non-farm activity to do in your free time? Going golfing.”
What is your least favorite job on the farm? Taking pictures of sale cattle.”
What about the beef cattle industry excites you the most?
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All the people that you meet.”
About the Stockman. I’ve been involved with our family’s operation all of my life. I farm/ranch with my brother, Sam, and dad, Kelly. Sam and I bought the cow herd from our dad back in 2008. We raise Red and Black Angus cows, most of which are registered. In addition, we farm corn, soybeans, wheat, and alfalfa in northern Minnesota.”
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February 2020
23rd Annual Production Sale Sat., February 15, 2020 at the farm in Clearbrook, MN
The most important lesson you’ve learned in this business?
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